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08-04-2018, 07:04 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South central PA
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Originally Posted by CardsFan
Forgot about kayaking. Go to the northern side of the island, near the bridge to the next key. go across the bridge, and rent on that key. You can kayak down through the mangroves.
There is also a place near there that serves great hogfish
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We went kayaking on Stock Island right by Hogfish Bar and Grill. Amazing kayaking. We did a guided tour--without it we probably would have gotten lost. I highly recommend it.
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08-04-2018, 08:05 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Severn
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Have a w*k trip in Boca Chica in November. Any tips (where to fly into, where to stay, how to get there)? May take some leave and take the DW.
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08-04-2018, 09:50 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: 5-sided building
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If you'll be at Boca Chica, and work is paying for the tix, I'd fly into Key West. Miami or FLL would be too far of a drive, plus you would need to rent a car. Key West is more expensive for airfare for the spouse though. There are plenty of things to do there for a few days while on leave. If you're military, you can stay at one of the Navy Gateway Inns for clean and inexpensive lodging.
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08-04-2018, 10:29 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Severn
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Do you have an airport code for key west? I am retired military so navy accommodations are possible. Thanks in advance.
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08-04-2018, 12:16 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 10,932
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Originally Posted by dtbach
With 2 20 year old girls we probably won't go there LOL! Planning on going in January so I hope it's still warm enough for swimming.
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Ha, 20 yr old boys aren't much safer in Key West...
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08-04-2018, 12:45 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: 5-sided building
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EYW = Key West Int'l
If you get accomodations from the Navy, then DO NOT stay at Boca Chica when the spouse is there. That's at NAS K.W., which is a 10-15 minute drive. Not much there except the Air Base. The "Fly Navy" at Trumbo Point is essentially a hotel, and is walkable to Duval Street and some other points of interest. Truman Annex has mil lodging as well, which is good, but not quite as nice. It has a beach on-site and is even closer to Duval Street.
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08-05-2018, 04:54 AM
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gone traveling
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 435
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Originally Posted by Car-Guy
Ha, 20 yr old boys aren't much safer in Key West...
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I get what you are insinuating. however, I go down there every year and have not witnessed that type stuff In at least 20 years.
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08-17-2018, 07:00 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Jun 2018
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Went to KW last year. If you live in or are close to Virginia there is the Amtrak Auto Train that leaves daily from Lorton VA and goes all night, non stop, to Sanford FL (near Orlando). They serve dinner on the train and you can get a sleeper car or just sleep in the wide seats if you're more adventurous. We took our little two seat sports car on the train and they unloaded us around 8 am next day in Sanford FL. Then we took a leisurely drive to KW (8 hours but we did over 2 days). Stayed at Trumbo Point at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites in a nice 2 bedroom condo vacation rental on base (DoD employed). I had no idea the Auto train existed and it was a wonderful trip especially since we avoided the traffic and pain of being stuffed into our little car all those trip hours. You can check Amtrak dot com for auto train info. I thought the price was reasonable for the car hauling, dinner and the overnight stay on the train. We walked in KW most of the time and drove to explore the other keys and enjoyed a good bit of Florida. We plan to do it again soon.
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08-18-2018, 03:41 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Midwest
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Originally Posted by charais
Went to KW last year. If you live in or are close to Virginia there is the Amtrak Auto Train that leaves daily from Lorton VA and goes all night, non stop, to Sanford FL (near Orlando).
You can check Amtrak dot com for auto train info. I thought the price was reasonable for the car hauling, dinner and the overnight stay on the train. We walked in KW most of the time and drove to explore the other keys and enjoyed a good bit of Florida. We plan to do it again soon.
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Good info, thanx.
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08-18-2018, 02:53 PM
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Clifton
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Want to make the trip from Central FL to KW in early November with the wife. Any hotel suggestions within walking distance to Duval.
Thanks for your help
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08-18-2018, 03:08 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 11,328
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Originally Posted by frb47
Want to make the trip from Central FL to KW in early November with the wife. Any hotel suggestions within walking distance to Duval.
Thanks for your help
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I have stayed at Courtney’s Place several times. Not fancy but nice and about two blocks from Duval. They have one and two bedroom units with kitchenettes.
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08-19-2018, 08:27 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 8,418
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Originally Posted by frb47
Want to make the trip from Central FL to KW in early November with the wife. Any hotel suggestions within walking distance to Duval.
Thanks for your help
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We stay at the Curry Mansion...Just off Duval. Moderate price, decent place.
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08-19-2018, 10:58 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Richards
Posts: 1,245
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If you are going to Key West , there is only one person to contact . her name is Susie Rodman and she helps so much . Call Susie , tell her what you are looking to pay and she will get you booked . She also has information on scuba diving , excursions . She charges you nothing for her services . But she knows every piece of property in KW
FRB47 , you have a private message !
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